{
  "id": 7275301,
  "title": "East & West breaks ground on Rixos Al Reem residences in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/east-west-breaks-ground-on-rixos-al-reem-residences-in-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:32:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/east-west-breaks-ground-on-rixos-al-reem-residences-in-abu-dhabi-1.500673734"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "East & West Property Development officially commenced construction on Rixos Al Reem Residences, the first Rixos-branded residential project in Abu Dhabi. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the site on Al Reem Island, was attended by East & West's senior leadership and key partners like Rixos Residences, Nationwide Middle East Properties, Aedas, HBA Residential, ABSONS General Contracting, and Pioneer. This marks a significant step for East & West, their first branded residential project, and highlights the company's vision for architecturally distinctive, hospitality-led communities that will shape Abu Dhabi's skyline while delivering long-term value for homeowners and investors. The project, designed by Aedas and featuring interiors by HBA Residential, consists of 386 branded residences on a waterfront site near the city center. Reminiscent of Rixos' hospitality-led design philosophy, the development will offer residents a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments and loft units with resort-style amenities, dining options, and hospitality services provided through Accor One Living. Sabreen Khalifa Al Mansoori, VP of Strategic Sales & Market Integration and Managing Director of East & West, emphasized the milestone's importance in delivering exceptional residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, reflecting the company's confidence in the city's growth and its commitment to architectural excellence and premium hospitality. Cenk Ünverdi, Chief Operating Officer of Rixos Hotels and All-Inclusive Collection, also highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating that it introduces a new benchmark for branded living in Abu Dhabi.",
  "summary": "East & West Property Development has broken ground on Rixos Al Reem Residences, marking the start of construction on Abu Dhabi's first Rixos-branded residential project and one of the company's most significant milestones to date. Held at the project site on Al Reem Island, the groundbreaking ceremony brought together East & West Property Development's senior leadership with project partners…",
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}